It is hoped that a revision of the terms and functionality of the Bangui Agreement, subject to ratification by all member states of OAPI, will bring significant changes to the prosecution and litigation procedures ...

June saw two historic occasions for OAPI and its member countries, with the first ever international festival of the Penja Pepper and the launch of OAPILEX- an online jurisprudence database specific to OAPI.

Morocco's International University of Rabat (UIR) has officially become Africa's number‑one university for patent filings, marking a milestone for the continent's innovation...

When lodging a claim with the Road Accident Fund, road accident victims may claim compensation under different heads of damages, i.e. past loss of earnings, future loss of earnings/earning capacity, general damages, ...

Many organisations have embarked on a journey to ensure that they are compliant with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), which became enforceable on 1 July 2021.

Africa's development, both economically and politically, is in part underlined by technological development. With over 400 tech and innovation hubs ...

On 26 December 2025, the Trade Marks Act No. 11 of 2023 came into operation, replacing the outdated 1958 Act, which is more than 60 years old.

The Ministry of Justice and Attorney general's Department in Ghana, in collaboration with ARIPO and the Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation in Africa (AfrIPI)...

ARIPO has actively been engaging with Registries across the globe over the past couple of months, as well as embarking on new projects and training sessions with others.

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament is currently underway in Morocco showcasing soccer talents and competitiveness of 24 African countries.

Software patents have often been a divisive topic amongst technology companies and patent attorneys alike. This is certainly true in South Africa...

In a widely shared judgment delivered on August 27, 2025, the Punjab and Haryana High Court, in India, addressed a critical yet often overlooked issue in the Indian healthcare system—doctors' handwriting.

In Kenya, copyright protection vests automatically upon the creation of a work. The registration of works is therefore not a requirement, however, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO)...

The Kenyan High Court recently clarified the level of evidence required for trade mark owners to successfully obtain injunctions in trade mark infringement proceedings.

A trade mark can be refused based on earlier registrations covering similar goods or services, as well as well-known marks, among other things.

The Nigerian Copyright (Repeal) Bill 2015, which was approved by the Nigerian Federal Executive Council in 2018, was presented to the Nigerian National Assembly for approval and enactment into law on 6 July 2021.

Somaliland does not have any laws specifically dealing with the protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs).

2020 has commenced on a negative note for the Gauteng Department of Education. 18 scholars have died under various circumstances since the beginning of this year.

The announcement of the National State of Disaster on 15 March 2020 has driven up the demand for ICT services and has essentialised the need for access to high-speed and affordable broadband internet.

Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance policies often exclude claims arising from actual or alleged contractual liability. These exclusions typically prevent coverage when the company...